Empoli has made inquiries about Samuel Pugliese, a 22-year-old Italian midfielder who plays for Picerno. According to information from TuttoC.com, Pescara has shown concrete interest in the player, and Südtirol has also reportedly made inquiries. Pugliese joined Picerno in July 2025, with a contract valid until June 2027. In the 2025/2026 Serie C season, he made 33 appearances, recording 6 goals and 3 assists. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €150k.